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Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child with tetanus?

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Tetanus is a bacterial infection affecting the nervous system. The interventions included in the care plan for a child with tetanus are wound care to prevent further infection, tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG), and tetanus vaccination. TIG neutralizes the toxin in the body.

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